Cornerstone CFCU to open Village of Lewiston branch

by jmaloni

Press release

Wed, Dec 5th 2012 11:15 am

Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union

Cornerstone Community Federal
Credit Union, the largest locally owned credit union in Western New York, is
announcing plans for a new branch located at 721 Center St., in the Village of Lewiston
(inside the former HSBC). This latest branch will open in January 2013.

Cornerstone CFCU is a
not-for-profit, member-owned, credit union. Those who live, work, worship,
volunteer or attend school in Niagara Country are eligible to join. The branch
will be the fifth Cornerstone CFCU location in Niagara County, joining two
branches in Lockport and one in Middleport and North Tonawanda.

"With the Lewiston branch, we have
extended our reach to all four corners of Niagara County, effectively providing
more residents with the opportunity to enjoy lower fees and better rates," said
Ann Brittin, president and CEO of Cornerstone CFCU. "By joining an already
thriving cultural community, we are committed to serving not only our members,
but the area and surrounding neighborhoods of Lewiston as well."

Dedicated to helping members save
money and get the things they need, Cornerstone CFCU offers a full range of
low-cost financial products and services that meet the diverse needs of its
members. These include traditional personal and business accounts, from
checking and savings to credit and debit cards, in addition to a broad range of
loan options and financial planning. A full-time loan officer is available to
take loan applications, provide approvals and disburse funds right from the
Lewiston branch.

"Since we are a local credit
union, we can offer enhanced service with greater personal attention," said
David Nemi, chairman of the Cornerstone CFCU board of directors. "We live and
work right where our members do, and make major decisions on a local level that
affect all of us. It's important to keep your money with those you trust, so
it's easy to turn to us because we are always vested in the communities we work
with."

With no-fee debit cards, direct
deposit, 43,000-plus surcharge-free ATMs that extend into Canada, and free
checking, online and mobile banking, Cornerstone CFCU offers the same
opportunities and customized choices as a larger financial institution. Members
also benefit from low rates on loans, higher investment rates, competitive
dividends on deposits, a voice in how the credit union operates and many
special discount programs.

Established in 1957 as Unit No. 1
Federal Credit Union, Cornerstone CFCU is a community-chartered, federally
insured credit union. Cornerstone has grown to become the largest credit union
based in Western New York with more than 46,000 members and assets in excess of
$319 million.